Luxair has reassured authorities that "there is currently no element that calls into question the airworthiness or safe operation of the Luxair fleet". This statement was cited on Tuesday by Minister for Mobility Yuriko Backes in her response to a parliamentary question from Pirate Party MP Marc Goergen.
The question was triggered by an incident on 10 July involving a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 departing from Thessaloniki, Greece. During the flight, a piece of engine debris struck the aircraft, smashing a window and nearly pulling a passenger from the cabin.
Following this event, Luxair carried out inspections of its own fleet and found that no further action was required. The investigations are still ongoing. Luxair remains "in regular contact" with the Directorate of Civil Aviation and continues to monitor all relevant updates from European aviation authorities, as well as aircraft and engine manufacturers.
By 2035, the national airline is expecting to have up to 14 Boeing MAX aircraft, touted as being more efficient, quieter, more comfortable, and safer. On Friday, Luxair unveiled one of the new aircraft delivered to Findel.
